The Mirror Lighting Seems To Work, But It's More Decorative Than Functional

Ready-made lighting is not always good

For a long time, fluorescent lamps were considered the best option, and there weren't really any alternatives. But over the past couple of years, LED lamps have become so firmly established in our everyday lives that it will not be a problem to choose the right one for each functional area in the apartment.

This includes mirrors for hallways and bathrooms with ready-made LED lighting, often located around the entire perimeter. But be prepared to be disappointed. Most often, manufacturers equip them with the cheapest light bulbs. Please note: even in the description of such “prefabricated” models, the technical characteristics of the light bulbs are rarely indicated, as if this is an insignificant detail not worth mentioning. But rather, there is nothing to brag about.

As a result, the lighting seems to work, but it's more decorative than functional. Another unfavorable option is when light bulbs with incorrect characteristics are installed (read about the correct ones below).

Of course, they can be replaced: if the design requires changes, and it is not difficult for you to solve this technical problem. But it is often more economical and efficient to buy a mirror and separate lamps for it. And then place them in the right places.

So, the main thing you need to know about light bulbs.

Precautions and Tips:

Make a smaller version of the mirror to hang above the cabinet where you can display your cosmetics.

You can use several fuses; with their help, the operation of the light bulbs can be significantly extended.

It is better not to let small children near such a mirror!

Use LED lamps. Less heat, more energy savings, longer lifespan

It is better to use daylight bulbs.

Add a diameter, a device for adjusting the brightness of light emitted by incandescent or LED bulbs.

If you use regular incandescent bulbs, they will get very, very hot, so be careful!

Other design options are also possible, for example, painting the frame in silver or gold. Make-up mirrors in red or black look very stylish. See other design options.

Wall Mounting Methods

The main requirement for fastening is strength. Massive metal and wooden frames weigh the most, so their fixation should be approached with special responsibility. Before you make a backlit mirror with your own hands, you need to keep the following in mind:

Special holders, construction adhesive, liquid nails, and mounting tape are only suitable for products with LED backlighting and a plastic frame.

If the mirror is particularly heavy and large, the ideal option is to use mounting plates with holes into which screws are screwed.

One of the most reliable methods of fixation is using a dowel: it is fixed into the wall, and loops are installed for hanging.

If the floors in the house are concrete, you will need an electric drill to drill holes.

As for the make-up model, there are no problems with fastening at all. This type of mirror is usually portable and small in size. It is placed on the table at which a woman applies makeup and combs her hair, in any room.

If you need to rearrange the furniture, the glass in the frame, along with the shelves for toiletries, are carefully removed and then placed in a new place in the apartment. This is very convenient, especially when moving.

To make a backlit mirror more stable with your own hands (especially if the floor in the room is uneven), you should install a small wooden plank at the top of the back side of the base. It serves as a spacer that protects the interior item from falling and swinging. For safety reasons, if the glass is in a child's room, it is preferable to use wall mounts. The product in the frame is slightly tilted. The fittings are placed at a height of approximately 15 cm. They are screwed into the concrete using dowel nails.

If the master decides to use construction dowels to fix the mirrors with his own hands, he will additionally need small oval (round) plastic spacers and metal brackets. Screws must have flat heads. This fixation scheme is convenient and durable, with increased resistance to vibrations. It is ideal for thick, massive concrete walls.

The substrate must support the weight of the mirror. Most often, it is made from plywood or chipboard. This material may not look very attractive, but it is durable and therefore ideal for backdrops.

Construction adhesive, liquid nails, and mounting tape can only be used for products with a plastic frame. Heavy large mirrors are fixed with special plates with holes that are fixed with self-tapping screws. One of the most reliable methods of fixation is using a dowel fixed in the wall. If the house has concrete walls, you will need an electric drill to drill holes. Dressing room the mirror is usually portable and small in size; if necessary, it can be installed in any room

How to Choose a Mirror Style?

Film actresses created their stage images in front of square and rectangular mirrors. Such options are considered classic and most convenient.

Square mirrors, like no other, are suitable for installation in beauty salons and in rooms.

Mirrors with light bulbs can be framed with any frame: forged, wooden, plastic, or without it at all. The frame can be given absolutely any shade to complement the interior.

It is important to choose the right size mirror, as one that is too bulky will be distracting and irritating to the eye, and one that is too small will not be fully functional. A dressing room mirror with lights gives the interior status

You can place the mirror on a dressing table or chest of drawers, or hang it on the wall. If it is large in size and allows you to see yourself in full height, it is wiser to place it on the floor.